We are looking for a motivated and seasoned New Business Development Manager with 5 to 7 years of branding and packaging experience, ideally gained from working at recognized agencies. This position reports to our President and will be responsible for developing client relationships to uncover additional business opportunities.

We seek an inspirational leader who will be viewed as a trusted consultant by potential new clients, a mentor to our account team and an engaged partner with our design, strategy and production teams. The incumbent will be articulate, strategic and well versed in all branding and packaging project types.

CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish, develop and build successful relationships with new clients
• Responsible for heading up expansion in new markets as well as continued expansion among existing clients
• Develop a deep understanding of new client’s business objectives, strategic issues, new initiatives and target audiences
• Responsible for daily initiation and follow through of new client prospects
• Evaluating potential clients according to company criteria
• Carry out supporting market studies
• Function as lead contact and liaison between internal agency teams and new clients
• Negotiate and conclude confidentiality agreement

REQUIREMENT OF THE ROLE

• Proven business development manager who is used to working to targets
• Proven track record in business development and winning new business
• Proven track record of increasing revenue through generation of leads
• Show and understanding of the challenges facing the industry at present and illustrate a knowledge of the operational attention to detail that will be required to succeed within the industry.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or communication
• 5 to 7 years client experience – ideally gained at a package design or branding firm
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for presentations
• Proficient in latest communication platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
• Proficiency with business software applications (Word, Excel, PPT)

To apply, please send resume to connie@biondogroup.com

Some of the world’s largest consumer products companies rely on us everyday for innovative brand imaging solutions to help reach strategic business goals. Our client list includes Unilever, Ocean Spray, and Hain-Celestial.

OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

As Senior Designer you are responsible for designing and/or directing concept, design and production of client packaging needs, including logos, brand identity programs, package redesigns, line extensions and support collateral materials.

You will work closely with the Creative Director through all phases of the design process and provide direction to junior designers.

Besides being a seasoned designer, you should have professional presentation skills as this position also requires client interaction and presentation of designs/concepts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and Layout – Create designs from initial concepts through production. Present designs to marketing or attend briefing meetings as necessary.
• Art Direction – Select and manage art vendors (photographers, illustrators, retouchers) as necessary. Organize and lead photo shoots as needed.
• Production Art – Prepare final imagery and perform comp retouching, direct production artists to achieve final digital mechanicals
• Concept Development – Understand objective of each creative assignment and participate in Creative Brief process. Actively contribute in brainstorms and other idea-generating exercises. Develop original ideas via thumbnails, sketches, digital design or written ideas.
• Administration – Perform appropriate administrative tasks related to projects, including but not limited to time-tracking, archiving/data-management, hardware maintenance.
• Continuously upgrade digital art skills. Stay current with design trends as well as brand marketing and merchandising techniques.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong consumer goods packaging background
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• Strong understanding of graphic design, layout and typography
• Strong conceptual development skills, layout ability and illustration skills
• Adhere to design and branding standards as well as marketing goals in the execution of design concepts

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Software – Must be proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Pre-press – Understanding of print industry standards and practices
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in design
• Portfolio/samples

To apply, please send resume to connie@biondogroup.com